Husky Stadium nominated for world’s stadium of the year

If nothing else, a great excuse to show that awesome picture (above) again: The new $280 million Husky Stadium, unveiled during UW’s season-opening 38-6 victory over Boise State on Aug. 31, is one of 16 nominees for the 2013 world’s stadium of the year.

Bud Withers examines a common trend around the Pac-12: declining basketball attendance. The UW men’s basketball has had a 20-percent drop in attendance this season, second-biggest behind Washington State (41 percent).